James Harold Jennings (NC, 1931-1999), Large Folk Art Construction

Late 20th century, painted and carved assembled wood, featuring the artist's name and a flying bird to pediment, additional elements include a cat, a figure, a bus, and hanging flowers, signed to verso.

29 x 38 x 6 in.

Jennings' work is noticeable for its colorful and sometimes complex, painted dots as well as astral forms. One series of pieces featured women beating up men and was apparently inspired by reading about Celtic and Amazon women. When inspiration failed, Jennings resorted to a favorite trick of pressing fingertips against closed eyelids. Calling himself the “sun, moon and star artist,” he frequently incorporated these symbols within his work as well as included them with his signature.

Some dust soiling to crevices; otherwise good estate condition.

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